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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,483.25, 11,693.39 and 6,687.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,483.25, 11,693.39 and 6,687.82 is: 9,218.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,483.25 : 11,693.39 = 6,687.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,483.25/11,693.39 = 6,687.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,483.25x = 11,693.39 × 6,687.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,483.25x = 78,203,287.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,203,287.51/8,483.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,218.55

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